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Etiology of the pain-dysfunction syndrome

Daniel M. Laskin
- 01 Jul 1969 - 
- Vol. 79, Iss: 1, pp 147-153
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According to the psychophysiologic theory, masticatory muscle spasm is the primary factor in myofascial pain-dysfunction syndrome as mentioned in this paper, and emotional rather than mechanical factors are the prime etiologic agents in stimulating chronic oral habits that produce muscle fatigue.
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According to the psychophysiologic theory, masticatory muscle spasm is the primary factor in the myofascial pain-dysfunction syndrome. Emotional, rather than mechanical, factors are the prime etiologic agents in stimulating chronic oral habits that produce muscle fatigue.

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A Syndrome of Ear and Sinus Symptoms Dependent upon Disturbed Function of the Temporomandibular Joint

TL;DR: Headache and ear symptoms directly dependent upon disturbed function of the mandibular joint frequently occur in cases showing sufficient pathology about the sinuses to otherwise account for them.
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Psychological aspects of temporomandibular joint dysfunction

TL;DR: Reasonable grounds exist for asserting that there is a significant relationship of psychological factors to nonorganic TMJ dysfunction, that these factors can be treated, and that this treatment results in relief of physical symptoms as well.
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The TMJ pain-dysfunction syndrome: heterogeneity of the patient population

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